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New Member
Canada
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Came across this 1967 Kennedy half dollar and took a couple of quick pictures with my phone. Any idea what would have caused the lines across it? How would something like this grade or is it just worth bullion value? I am new to this so I apologize ahead of time for the poor quality photos and what may seem as a dumb question!   |
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Valued Member
United States
109 Posts |
It might be lamination error.
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Valued Member
United States
109 Posts |
How did you come across a Kennedy in Canada? just curious.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3467 Posts |
Looks like adhesive tape residue. It was quite common to tape coins in birthday and gift cards in the 60s and 70s.
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Valued Member
United States
109 Posts |
How would it make a cut in the metal?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6500 Posts |
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Looks like adhesive tape residue.  Soak it in some acetone |
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New Member
 Canada
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Thanks for the advice and comments. I always keep my loose change from our trips south and decided to go through the bag I had from last year and came across this.
I'll try the acetone soak and see what happens. I'll post another picture afterwards if there is any change.
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Moderator
United States
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I'll try the acetone soak and see what happens. I'll post another picture afterwards if there is any change. Very interesting. Looking forward to seeing the results.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looking forward to the acetone soak results. Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I remember pocketknives were very popular back in the late 60's early 70's...had a couple myself...and still have them.
Looks like a couple of "nothing better to do" swipes on the obverse.
Looking fwd to your soak.
smat
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5391 Posts |
Taped end roll coin . The question was asked how did a Kennedy end up in Canada ? Up until 1968 Silver 50 cent coins of both Canada and the USA circulated side by side as the difference in the value of the currencies at that time was minimal . In fact all lower denominations as well were frequently found . As a very young boy on Vancouver Island I frequently found early Wheats and the odd Buffalo nickel back in the day . |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The coin is 40% silver, so keep in mind that it has some junk silver value as well. I agree that it looks like tape residue, although that rectangular flaw looks like a chip or cut from PMD. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Any idea what would have caused the lines across it? just saying... Still looking fwd to the soak results. smat |
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New Member
Canada
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So after about a day and a half soak this is how it came out. It didn't make a world of difference. Guess I'll save it for the silver content.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It was taped into an album. The edges of the tape provided feed chemicals to form the two toning lines.
Honestly, it's not worth the effort of saving. Sell it for melt and buy a nice one for cheap. :)
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Canada
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Honestly, it's not worth the effort of saving. Sell it for melt and buy a nice one for cheap. :) Yes, I believe I shall sell it. Thanks everyone for your comments. |
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